In October, November, and December 2025, events were held in the Tsukuba area for children (ages 4-5 and 5-6), elementary school students in grades 1-6, and guardians of school students.
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation!
Please see below for event details and photos from the day.
[October 11th (Saturday) "Individual Entry Futsal" for Guardians of School Students]
On Saturday, October 11th, an "Individual Entry Futsal" event for guardians of school students was held at the Tsukuba Academy Center!
This event was for those who wanted to get some light exercise, where participants formed teams on the spot to enjoy friendly matches and deepen their interaction.
This second event was held in light rain, but many people participated!
There were scenes of the whole team celebrating after scoring a goal, making it a time to feel new encounters and connections through futsal.
[October 12th (Sunday) "Skill-Up Event in Tsukuba" for 2nd Graders]
On Sunday, October 12th, the "Skill-Up Event in Tsukuba" for 2nd graders was held!
Under the theme of "Dribbling to Avoid Losing the Ball," participants learned practical techniques for dribbling and body movement to prevent opponents from taking the ball!
In the mini-games, it was impressive to see players actively challenging themselves with dribbling, keeping in mind to place the ball where opponents couldn't reach it.
[October 30th (Thursday) "Soccer Class in Tsuchiura" for Kids (ages 5-6), 1st and 2nd Graders]
On Thursday, October 30th, the "Soccer Class in Tsuchiura" was held at the Niihari Sports Park Multipurpose Ground for kids (ages 5-6), 1st and 2nd graders.
In the soccer class, we did a lot of drills for body movement and dribbling shots.
In the final game, from children kicking a ball for the first time to experienced players, everyone was enthusiastically chasing the ball.
[November 2nd (Sunday) "Skill-Up School in Tsukuba" for 1st Graders]
On Sunday, November 2nd, the "Skill-Up School in Tsukuba" was held at the Tsukuba Academy Center. This time, we focused on "one-on-one skills" and practiced a lot.
We practiced dribbling to trick opponents by anticipating their defensive movements and various types of turns!
In the games, there were many players who were able to change their direction and the strength of their ball touch according to the opponent's movements!
[November 13th (Thursday) "Shoot & Goalkeeper School in Tsukuba" for 3rd-6th Graders]
On Thursday, November 13th, the "Shoot & Goalkeeper School in Tsukuba" was held at the Tsukuba Academy Center.
As it was Ibaraki Citizens' Day, training was conducted in both morning and afternoon sessions!
In the morning session, field players practiced shooting, and goalkeepers practiced shot-stopping. In the afternoon session, we applied what we trained and played many games.
It was a valuable day to learn shooting and shot-stopping techniques.
[November 23rd (Sunday/Holiday) "Individual Entry Game Event in Tsukuba" for Kids (ages 4-6)]
On Sunday, November 23rd (holiday), the "Individual Entry Game Event in Tsukuba" was held at the Tsukuba Academy Center for kids (ages 4-6)!
After practicing dribbling and shooting, we played many games.
Teams were formed with the participants present on the day, and everyone had fun chasing the ball with many friends.
In the games, many players challenged themselves to demonstrate the results of their daily practice!
[December 21st (Sunday) "Skill-Up School in Tsukuba" for 3rd-6th Graders]
On Sunday, December 21st, the "Skill-Up School in Tsukuba" was held at the Tsukuba Academy Center.
This time, we practiced with the theme of "one-on-one reinforcement (defense)."
We learned about the timing of taking the ball and the distance from opponents, and conducted many practical training sessions that can be utilized in games!
In the final games, many players were seen actively trying to win the ball.
Thank you to everyone who participated!!
[December 25th (Thursday) and December 26th (Friday) "Soccer Camp in Tsukuba" for 2nd and 3rd Graders]
On December 25th (Thursday) and December 26th (Friday), the "Soccer Camp in Tsukuba" was held for 2nd and 3rd graders. On the first day, participants experienced making curry and engaging in outdoor and creative activities at the Ibaraki Prefectural Central Youth House (Tsuchiura City).
On the second day, they moved to the Tsukuba Academy Center for training, followed by a mini-game tournament. This two-day camp with overnight stay was a valuable opportunity for the participating children to develop "self-reliance" by living and eating together away from their parents.
Thank you to everyone who participated!
[December 28th (Sunday) "End-of-Year Kick-off Event in Tsukuba"]
On Sunday, December 28th, the "End-of-Year Kick-off Event in Tsukuba" was held at the Tsukuba Academy Center, targeting 1st and 2nd graders in the morning, and 3rd to 6th graders in the afternoon.
On the day of the event, participants happily worked up a sweat primarily through mini-games. After the event, a lottery was held with luxurious prizes such as uniforms and autographed boards from players.
The rock-paper-scissors in the lottery was very exciting, allowing us to conclude 2025 on a high note.
Thank you to everyone who participated!
Thank you for participating in our events throughout the year.
All our staff look forward to welcoming many participants again in 2026!